And now we are Eight -- Happy Birthday to Mashup Mom!

Good morning, all! And happy birthday to me -- or, more precisely, to Mashup Mom. Today marks eight years into this mad mashup experiment, so thanks for coming along for the ride. Thanks especially to those of you who have stuck around during the recent changes as I settle in to a new path in the New Year, and welcome to all of you who have found your way here recently.

Birthdays are a time for reflection and perspective: Eight on its side is infinity, so let's make 2017 a year of possibilities and growth. As Mashup Mom continues to evolve it may not look the same by the end of the year as it does now, but I'm excited about the journey and what the future has in store.

I'm so glad you're here that I want to give you the presents: Here in my hot little hands I have a $25 Amazon gift card and two $5 Starbucks gift cards to give away. Want one?
- For your chance to win, just comment here with something (anything!) positive -- because we could all use a little online positivity right now, don't you think?
- For a bonus entry, follow Mashup Mom on twitter, on Facebook, or on Instagram and then come back and comment with which one you chose.
There's a maximum of two comments per household, and I'll pick three random gift card winners from all comments received. Comment to enter through 11:59 PM Central on Monday 1/30/17, and U.S. residents only, please. (ONLY comments on the blog will count as entries, NOT social media or email comments.)
Giveaway fine print
Prizing and information for this giveaway has been provided by me and only me. The winner will be randomly selected from all comments received on or around 1/31/17. Winner will have 48 hours to reply to email notification; if no reply is received, a runner up will be selected. Mashup Mom is not responsible for lost or misdirected emails.
No purchase necessary. The number of eligible entries receives determines the odds of winning. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery of your prize. We reserve the right to cancel this promotion at any time or to substitute a prize of equal value.





Congratulations and thank you for all the great deals and tips!
Happy Birthday! Love the deals!
I enjoy your humor, and LOVE any posts involving the kitties. 😀 Thanks for saving me a ton of money by finding the deals that I would never have come up with on my own. I also have enjoyed many of your recipes.
I have been following you for several years now. I also am a big reader and really like your posts on what you are reading.
Happy Anniversary 🙂 Thank you for all your mashups :)) Have a nice weekend!
Loving my friend helped me find you and for all the wonderful tips you have passed on to to this mom of 3! Looking forward to 2017!
Following on Facebook
I love that you are super quick to respond to all question, requests, etc.!
It's been a fun and money saving 8 years! Thank you for all your hard work. I haven't paid for toothpaste in 5 years, thanks to you.
I have only followed you for a few and years now. I loved your Kindle freebies, recipe ideas and am so happy with the Instant pot you recommend. I would also like to thank you so much for all the money saving ideas you have provided I look forward to your new format. Have a very happy birthday and hope you have a very good new year..
Following on Facebook!
I follow you on facebook too!